FamilySearch also has made
some minor updates to the online catalog, mostly to add
useful features the old version of the catalog had. But one I'm not crazy about
is that when you search, places are now hidden if the library
doesn't have any related microfilm, books or other titles.

I see
the benefits of hiding places instead of letting you run a place
search that won't have results, but I think negative results can
be useful: Then you know that yes, the place does exist,
and you need to redirect your search to another repository.
Also, sometimes I'll type a place into the catalog just to see
the suggested locations. Now, if the library doesn't have
anything for a location, it won't be suggested.